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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..17 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm ....23 Windows ......36 Programming Additional Transmitters .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Seat Belt Pretensioners ....51 Child Restraints ..... . 70 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Engine Break-In Recommendations .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) when in position.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Ignition Or Accessory On Message on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition •...
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the CAUTION! Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- indicates that there is a problem with the electronics.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming CAUTION! Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided...
Page 20: Rearming Of The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will pro- vide the following audible and visible signals: the horn make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, key is physically removed from the ignition.
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm The System NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position from the OFF position.
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above To Unlock The Doors disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
Page 24: To Lock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lights With Lock To Lock The Doors This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors.
Page 25: To Unlatch The Trunk
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 To Unlatch The Trunk NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk. switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 26: Transmitter Battery Replacement
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
Page 27: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing distance, check for these two conditions: alcohol.
Page 28: How To Use Remote Start
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar NOTE: • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the • Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds. •...
Page 30: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system inside door handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START doors, pull the door lock knob on the door trim panel button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote upward.
Page 31: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Power Door Locks WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system. For further authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer for information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go”...
Page 33: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Page 34: Keyless Enter-N-Go
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • If the vehicle is unlocked by the RKE transmitter or Passive Entry and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the theft alarm. To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver door handle, grab the front driver...
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati-...
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock both doors.
Page 38: Windows
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF To open the window part way, press the window switch position. Opening either front door will cancel this to the first detent and release it when you want the feature.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Reset Auto Up • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window closure, it will reverse direction and then go back probably needs to be reset.
Page 41: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 42: Trunk Safety Warning
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The trunk lid can be released from Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know outside the vehicle by pressing the Before Starting Your Vehicle” for more information on TRUNK button on the Remote trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature.
Page 43: Trunk Emergency Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release Some of the most important safety features in your lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the vehicle are the restraint systems: event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage enhance occupant protection by managing occupant inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different energy during an impact event rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 45: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even Lap/Shoulder Belts on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Two people should never be belted into a single vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat seat belt.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Pulling Out The Lap/Shoulder Belt Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 51: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average folded webbing.
Page 52: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an position that has a belt with this feature. Children ALR and is being used for normal usage: 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
Page 53: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac-...
Page 54: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 55: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized Seat Belt Extender dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and tivating BeltAlert .
Page 56: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Knee Impact Bolster driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides •...
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- WARNING! (Continued) brated to deploy the SAB and SABIC air bags during • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, impacts that require air bag occupant protection. do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to WARNING!
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints) should be Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved WARNING! back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front Air • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more Bags room to inflate.
Page 64: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) including some that may produce substantial vehicle The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system damage —...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci- turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position, or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light away from an inflating air bag.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the Inflator Units vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are During collisions where the impact is confined to a designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of until the ignition is cycled off. whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 71: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 72: Child Restraints
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, •...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Children Too Large For Booster Seats NOTE: For additional information, refer to Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- comfortably and whose legs are long enough to bend dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s web- over the front of the seat when their back is against the site for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety vehicle.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 having attachments for those anchorages will continue to have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- are provided with the child restraint system. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a located at the rear of the seat cushion where it...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and adjustable headrest (with the headrest in the full down position) then attach the hook to the tether anchor located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt WARNING! behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an increased head motion and possible injury to the inquisitive child.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 • N/A — Not Applicable Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) to Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.
Page 83: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Transporting Pets The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly changes should be consistent with anticipated climate injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
Page 84: Safety Tips
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can •...
Page 85: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place • Always make sure that floor mats are properly the blower control on high speed. You should be able to attached to the floor mat fasteners.
Page 87: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 89: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......94 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped ..97 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone (4.3) ....108 Uconnect™ Phone Features ... . . 148 Uconnect Touch™...
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ..185 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..200 Manual Seats — If Equipped ... . 187 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) .
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights ... . . 205 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ..215 Ambient Light ..... . 206 Adjustable Pedals —...
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 To Activate ......225 Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped . . 243 To Set A Desired ACC Speed .
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overhead Console ..... 256 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 267 Front Map/Reading Lights .
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Cupholders ......275 Door Storage ..... . . 280 Front Seat Cupholders .
Page 96: Mirrors
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 97: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is CAUTION! moving in reverse. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
Page 98: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If WARNING! Equipped The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled convex mirror will look smaller and farther away by the inside automatic dimming mirror and will auto- than they really are.
Page 99: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped Power Mirrors Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the door trim panel.
Page 100: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) to select the To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and mirror that you want to adjust.
Page 101: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is parallel to the side window, grabbing the sun visor with your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position.
Page 102: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 107: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 108: Modes Of Operation
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Uconnect Touch™...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Blind Spot Alert Off will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and de- When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no tected object are present on the same side at the same visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP time, both the visual and audio alerts will be issued.
Page 110: Uconnect Touch™ 4.3
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Searching Contacts phone number (“Search for John Uconnect™ Phone (4.3) Smith Mobile”). Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- Screen Activated Features: vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al- • Dialing via Keypad using touch-screen, lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile •...
Page 111 WARNING! • www.chrysler.com/uconnect Any voice commanded system should be used only • www.dodge.com/uconnect in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the • www.jeep.com/uconnect roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an •...
Page 112: Operation
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone allows up to ten mobile phones or audio devices to be can be adjusted either from the radio volume control linked to the system.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for Phone works best when you talk in a normal conver- the beep, which follows the “Listen” prompt or an- sational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few other prompt.
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system You can also press the buttons when the requires more information from the user it will ask a system is listening for a command and be returned to the question to which the user can respond without pressing main or previous menu.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • The vehicle must be in PARK. 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- abled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, 1. You can do either of the following: select the “Uconnect™” device and enter the PIN. a.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen within range. If you would need to choose a particular while the system is connecting, Phone or Audio Device follow these steps: • When the pairing process has successfully completed, •...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • At the Options pop-up screen touch the “Disconnect • Select a different Phone or Audio Device then the Device” soft-key, currently connected device, • Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. •...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next made to the Uconnect™...
Page 119: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • Recent Call Log. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your done with 1 call or less active.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed, Call Controls The touch-screen allows you to control the following call • Use the numbered soft-keys to enter the number and features: touch “Call”. • Answer To send a touch tone using Voice Recognition (VR), press •...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 These can be accessed by touching the recent calls Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call soft-key on the Phone main screen. Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Join Calls Progress When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To make a second call while you are currently on a call, hold), touch the “Join Calls”...
Page 123: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is was dialed from your mobile phone. operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: Call Continuation •...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your NOTE: • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly. country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- WARNING!
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as mail system or an automated service, such as a paging tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager service or automated customer service line.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by • Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to some phones are not supported over Bluetooth . Voice Response Length, These additional symbols will be ignored in the dial- •...
Page 127: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same Advanced Phone Connectivity as if you dial the number using voice command. Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the The Uconnect™...
Page 128: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone • smooth road surface, Voice Command • fully closed windows, • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ⁄...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Even though international dialing for most number • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and number combinations may not be supported.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 131: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • If your phone does not support phonebook download NOTE: • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your or call log download over Bluetooth than these com- mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send mands will return a response that the contact does not a message to John Smith”...
Page 132: Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N)
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Calling Back the last incoming call number (“Call Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N) Back”). Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls”, Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system.
Page 133 The Uconnect™ Phone is driven through your • www.chrysler.com/uconnect Bluetooth “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. Uconnect™ features Bluetooth technology - the global • www.dodge.com/uconnect standard that enables different electronic devices to con- • www.jeep.com/uconnect nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your Uconnect™ Voice Command Button mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as The Uconnect™ Voice Command Button long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to is only used for “barge in”...
Page 135: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • For certain operations, compound commands can be Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ used. For example, instead of saying “Call” and then Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone “John Smith”...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural Speech The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system Your Uconnect™ Phone Voice system uses a Natural requires more information from the user it will ask a Language Voice Recognition (VR) engine. question to which the user can respond without pressing the Voice Command button.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • The vehicle must be in PARK. You can also press the buttons when the system is listening for a command and be returned to the 1. Press the “Phone” soft-key on the screen to begin. main or previous menu.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Select Yes to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect Touch™ screen. •...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Pair Additional Mobile Phones • Touch the “More” soft-key to begin, • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • Next, touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, • Touch the “Add Device” soft-key, • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- abled mobile phone.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen You can also use the following VR commands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio: while the system is connecting, •...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • Touch the + soft-key located to the right of the device Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device name, Uconnect™ Phone will automatically connect to the • The options pop-up will be displayed, highest priority paired phone and/or Audio Device •...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite phonebook. Specific Bluetooth Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™ • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, website for supported phones. • Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, •...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to Uconnect™...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and touch “Add from Mobile”. You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your mobile phone- then touch the + Options soft-key. book.
Page 145: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing number follow these steps.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be way calling, this feature can be accessed through the done with 1 call or less active. Uconnect™...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Call Controls Touch-Tone Number Entry The touch-screen allows you to control the following call • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, features: • Touch the “Dial” soft-key, • Answer • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed, •...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • All Calls Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” following call types: soft-key on the Phone main screen. You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming calls”...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call in progress. Or you can place a call on hold by touching Currently In Progress the Hold soft-key on the Phone main screen, then dial a If a call is currently in progress and you have another number from the dialpad, recent calls, SMS Inbox or from incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for...
Page 150: Uconnect™ Phone Features
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that Join Calls When two calls are in progress (one active and one on was dialed from your mobile phone. hold), touch the “Join Calls” soft-key on the Phone main Call Continuation screen to combine all calls into a Conference Call.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as chances of successfully making a phone call as to that follows: for the mobile phone directly.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice • The towing assistance call may also be initiated by mail system or an automated service, such as a paging touch. service or automated customer service line. Some ser- vices require immediate response selection.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager some phones are not supported over Bluetooth . entries.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same Voice Response Length, as if you dial the number using voice command. • Select either “Brief” or “Detailed” by touching the box NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the next to the selection.
Page 155: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Advanced Phone Connectivity Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- Voice Command ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone •...
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing • smooth road surface, number combinations may not be supported. • fully closed windows, • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone SMS is only available when to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and the vehicle is not in moving. not the Uconnect™...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: If you receive a new text message while your phone is • Send a Reply connected to Uconnect™...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: • Press the button, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile”, • After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List”.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the system confirms that you want to send your List of Preset Messages: message to John Smith, your message will be sent. 1. Yes. 2. No. 3. Okay. 4. I can’t talk right now. 5.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 10. I will be <number> minutes late. Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 11. See you in <number> minutes. Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 12.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • You can replace “248 555 1212” with any phone NOTE: • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your number supported by your Mobile phone. mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send •...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 165: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • If your phone does not support phonebook download NOTE: • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your or call log download over Bluetooth than these com- mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send mands will return a response that the contact does not a message to John Smith”...
Page 166: Voice Command
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE VOICE COMMAND When you press the Uconnect™ Voice Command button, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav give a command. The Uconnect™ Voice Command system al- lows you to control your AM, FM radio, satel- If no command is spoken the system will say one of two lite radio, disc player, SD Card, USB/iPod and...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel” or At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your “Help”. commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. These commands are universal and can be used from any To hear available commands, press the Uconnect™...
Page 168: Uconnect™ Voice Commands
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase Uconnect™ Voice Commands or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly The Uconnect™ Voice Command system understands Smith”. For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen- two types of commands.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Changing the Volume Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command In this mode, you can say the following commands: button. NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when 2.
Page 170: Voice Tree
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: 3. You can replace “8” with any other satellite station 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM named received by the radio. frequency, such as “98.7 FM”. 4.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: 3. Playlist, Podcast and audio book commands are only 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, available when the iPod is connected and playing. podcast and audio book names with any corresponding 4.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 NOTE: 3. You can also say “Show Current Weather” or “Show 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the extended weather” or “Show five day forecast” or “Show sports league screen. For example you can say “Show ski info”...
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 NOTE: 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. Navigation. 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio”, “Navigation”, 4. Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face “Phone”, “Climate”, “More”...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: 2. You can say “Find Nearest” then “Restaurant”, “Fuel”, 1. You can also say “Find City”, “Find Favorite”, “Find “Transit”, “Lodging”, “Shopping”, “Bank”, “Entertain- Play by Category”, “Find Play by Name”, “Find Recently ment”, “Recreation”, “Attractions”,...
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 181: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold WARNING! (Continued) face and shaded grey. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your SEATS vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the belts.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The passenger’s seat will move up or down, Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward forward or rearward. The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 184: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats On some models, the front and rear seats may be may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seatbacks.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 second time to select LO-level heating. Press the soft-key WARNING! (Continued) a third time to shut the heating elements OFF. • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates Front Heated Seat Operations — Vehicles against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key once to When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will select HI-level heating. Press the soft-key a second time provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes to select LO-level heating.
Page 187: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 • The engine must be running for the heated seats to Rear Heated Seats On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped operate. with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will seats are located on the rear of the center console.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ventilated seats can be operated using the Uconnect Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key once to Touch™ System. select HI-level ventilation. Press the soft-key a second time to select LO-level ventilation. Press the soft-key a Front Ventilated Seat Operation —...
Page 189: Manual Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 191: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward impact.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- downward on the head restraint.
Page 193: Folding Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head NOTE: The outboard head restraints are not adjustable. restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use. Folded Rear Seatback When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the Rear Seatback Loop seatback above the seat strap.
Page 195: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.
Page 196: Programming The Memory Feature
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door Programming The Memory Feature trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: The (S) NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an button, which is used to activate the memory save existing profile from memory.
Page 197: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: To program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in ing: PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a 1. Remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or change the memory profile.
Page 198: Memory Position Recall
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed MEMORY buttons (S, 1, or 2) on the driver’s door during by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4 a recall.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 • When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the change the ignition to OFF, for vehicles equipped with driver’s seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) Keyless Enter-N-Go), the driver’s seat will move about forward of the rear stop.
Page 200: To Open And Close The Hood
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety Two latches must be released to open the hood. catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood.
Page 201: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The headlight switch is located on the left side of close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approxi- the instrument panel.
Page 202: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent Headlights On With Wipers for parking light and instrument panel light operation. (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on headlight, parking light and instrument panel light approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on...
Page 203: Headlight Time Delay
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 NOTE: 2. Push the multifunction lever away from you (toward • The SmartBeam™ system can be turned on and off front of vehicle) to engage the high beam mode. using the Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is “Uconnect Touch™...
Page 204: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the The Daytime Running Lights will turn On the first time headlights within 45 seconds.
Page 205: Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking The front fog light switch is built into the headlight lights or the low beam headlights and press the switch.
Page 206: Multifunction Lever
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 207: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Lane Change Assist Front Map/Reading Lights Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash head console.
Page 208: Ambient Light
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Ambient Light side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light time visibility.
Page 209: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Interior Lights Dimmer Controls The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left Ambient Light Control dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle equipped).
Page 211: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Dome Light Position WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior and washer when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this or ACC position.
Page 212: Intermittent Wiper System
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System CAUTION! Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- Turn the windshield wipers off when driving tween cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the multifunc- through an automatic car wash.
Page 213: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Headlights On With Wipers WARNING! (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on could lead to a collision.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi- following conditions: tive.
Page 215: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, pull the lever downward. This feature allows you to tilt the steering column To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or upward or downward as desired.
Page 216: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as — IF EQUIPPED desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull This feature allows you to tilt the steering column the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as upward or downward.
Page 217: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 The heated steering wheel can be turned on and off using WARNING! the Uconnect Touch™ System. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Touch the “Controls” soft-key then touch the “Heated Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- Steering Wheel”...
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion, or other physical conditions must exer-...
Page 219: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. This feature allows the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals (if equipped) to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel.
Page 220: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in WARNING! REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control sys- tem is on. The following messages will be displayed Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In- You could lose control and have an accident.
Page 221: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator light in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will illuminate.
Page 222: To Set A Desired Speed
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed To Resume Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button button and release.
Page 223: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to moderate hills is normal.
Page 224: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF WARNING! EQUIPPED • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling system. It is not a substitute for active driving on highways and major roadways.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • The ACC system: You should switch off the ACC system: − Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming ve- • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, hicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped ve- sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations hicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
Page 226: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode is for cruis- ing at a constant preset speed. For additional informa- tion, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
Page 227: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 • When pushing the RES + button without a previously NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise set speed in memory. Control. To Activate Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Push and release the ON/OFF button.
Page 228: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF WARNING! button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.” Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal. ACC Set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 230: To Cancel
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: • You softly tap the brake pedal. • You depress the brake pedal. • You press the CANCEL switch. • An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs. •...
Page 231: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 To Resume Speed To Vary The Speed Setting Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the pressing and holding the RES + button.
Page 232: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph Setting The Following Distance In ACC (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of The specified following distance for ACC can be set by the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Distance Set 2 (medium) Distance Set 1 (short) To change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short).
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the ACC Activation). same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited;...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Brake Alert 3 Brake Alert 2...
Page 236: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “ACC” or “Cruise” is highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the ACC or Cruise is also displayed in the menu line. Press and release the SELECT (right arrow) button to display the following information: Adaptive Cruise Control Off −...
Page 237: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 The set speed will continue to display in place of the Display Warnings And Maintenance odometer reading when changing the EVIC display “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning while ACC is set. The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your NOTE: If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise authorized dealer for service. Control is still available.
Page 239: Precautions While Driving With Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality. Service ACC Warning Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ conditions, ACC will be temporarily unavailable. If this FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates occurs, try activating ACC again later, following a key there is an internal system fault.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Offset Driving Turns And Bends ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too offset from your direct line of travel. There will not be late or too early.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the system’s response to signs, guardrails, and other station- ary objects in a curve. This may also occur at the base of steep hills.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Always be atten- tive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary. Stationary Objects And Vehicles ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Narrow Vehicles where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of...
Page 243: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a normal (fixed speed) Cruise Control mode is available for cruis- ing at fixed speeds. The normal Cruise Control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the accelerator.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting WARNING! There are two ways to change the set speed: In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will • Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the not react to vehicles ahead.
Page 245: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 To Resume Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and speed.
Page 246: Changing Fcw Status
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows WARNING! the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to setting provides less reaction time than the “Far”...
Page 247: Fcw Unavailable Warning
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed.
Page 248: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF ParkSense Sensors EQUIPPED The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is and audible indications of the distance between the rear within the sensors’...
Page 249: Parksense Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Settings” in Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System Off Park Assist Ready...
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 252: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 253: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Cleaning The ParkSense System Instrument Panel” for further information. When the Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has and a soft cloth.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE CAUTION! position and ParkSense is turned off, the EVIC will • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for approximately five seconds.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even system, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
Page 256: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 258: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning ParkView On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio 1. Turn the Radio on. 2. Press the “More” soft-key. 3. Press the “Settings” soft-key. 4. Press the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. 5.
Page 259: Sunglass Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Sunglass Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome pad on the door to open.
Page 260: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 261: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.
Page 262: Programming A Rolling Code
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- step after the LEARN button has been pressed. ter button.
Page 264: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink has received the fre- release the button.
Page 265: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to follow these steps: time-out in the same manner.
Page 266: Using Homelink
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
Page 267: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 268: General Information
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 269: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 270: Opening Sunroof - Express
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop position.
Page 271: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) is in certain pressed. open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Venting Sunroof —...
Page 272: Sunroof Fully Closed
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Sunroof Fully Closed • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof switch will remain active for up to approxi- sunroof is fully closed. mately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS to the LOCK position.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console outlet is powered directly from the There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the has power available only when the ignition is placed in engine from starting.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 277: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Retractable Cover...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Press the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the cupholder; Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled press the symbol a second time to turn the cupholder off. cupholders.
Page 279: Rear Seat Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 Rear Seat Cupholders Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide con- passengers.
Page 280: Storage
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glovebox Storage The glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment Glovebox Storage Compartment...
Page 281: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Console Features Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable There is an open cubby bin located forward of the shift upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on lever. rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an integrated coin holder, along with additional area for Two separate storage compartments are also located small items like an ipod or phone.
Page 282: Door Storage
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 The door panels contain storage areas. Split-Folding Rear Seat The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the The weight and position of cargo and passengers can rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle position) should not be used as a play area by handling.
Page 284: Rear Window Features
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: climate control. Press this button to turn on the •...
Page 285: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- to complete depending on road surface conditions. riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately conditions.
Page 287: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....287 EVIC Red Telltale Lights ....305 Instrument Cluster .
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn Menu Off ..... . 313 Steering Wheel Audio Controls — If Equipped....343 Uconnect Touch™...
Page 289: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — ESC Off Switch 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect Touch™ System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Hazard Switch 9 —...
Page 290: Instrument Cluster
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 291: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 292: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check 1. Tachometer for a defective outside light bulb. This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000).
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the EVIC display. It displays the gear position of the auto- correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should low tire pressure telltale.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of to continue to function properly. an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that monitors engine and automatic transmission con- CAUTION!
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Speedometer CAUTION! Indicates vehicle speed. Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause 11. Fuel Door Reminder damage to the engine control system. It also could The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” 15. Sport Mode — If Equipped in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for This light will illuminate when the sport mode further information. is selected. This mode provides performance based tuning.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- This light monitors various brake functions, ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic including brake fluid level and parking brake system.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: 21. Seat Belt Reminder Light • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on mo- RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to seconds as a bulb check.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “H”...
Page 302: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Ve- hicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle Speed, and Turn Menu OFF) and sub-menus.
Page 304: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SELECT Button 3. The reconfigurable telltales section. Press and release the SELECT button for access The main display area will normally display the main to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per- menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main sonal setting in the setup menu.
Page 305: Evic White Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Unstored Messages The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples middle, and red telltales on the left.
Page 306: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC Amber Telltale Lights This light will turn on when the electronic This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- speed control is SET. For further information, tales. These telltales include: refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 307: Evic Red Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator EVIC Red Telltale Lights This light will turn on to indicate the wind- This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These shield washer fluid is low. telltales include: • Door Ajar This light will turn on to indicate that one or •...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This light informs you of a problem with the The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Engine Temperature Warning Light • Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This light indicates that the transmission fluid tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- temperature is running hot. This may occur proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
Page 310: Oil Change Due
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each WARNING! time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is MENU button.
Page 311: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel Economy” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the following Fuel Economy func- tions displays in the EVIC: •...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode — Distance To Empty (DTE) If Equipped Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous “RESET”...
Page 313: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Miles Per Gallon (MPG) SELECT button. Press and release the UP/DOWN but- The Miles Per Gallon (MPG) feature displays instanta- tons until one of the following Trip functions displays in neous fuel economy in a bar graph below the DTE, this the EVIC: function cannot be reset.
Page 314: Units
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark when the ignition is in the ACC position. Elapsed time appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has will increment when the ignition is in the ON/RUN been selected.
Page 315: Messages
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Trans Temperature Turn Menu OFF Displays the actual transmission temperature. Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press- ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display. Pressing • Engine Hours any one of the four steering wheel buttons brings the Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
Page 316: Soft-Keys
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Soft-Keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™ screen. Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings In this mode the Uconnect Touch™ system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors &...
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 selecting any point on the scale between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key. • Mode Touch the Mode soft-key to change this display. When in this display, you may select one of the auto display settings.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Units • Fuel Saver Display Touch the Units soft-key to change this display. When in Touch the Fuel Saver Display soft-key to turn the “ECO” this display, you may switch the EVIC, odometer, and message (located in the instrument cluster display) on or navigation system (if equipped) between US and Metric off.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 the digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show dynamic driving, select the Near setting. This warns you Time Status setting, press and release the ON or OFF of a possible collision when you are much closer to the soft-key.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to “ParkSense Rear Park Assist” in “Understand- mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Moni- ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function tor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual and operating information.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Rain Sensing Lights Touch the Rain Sensing soft-key to change this display. • Illuminated Approach When this feature is selected, the system will automati- Touch the Illuminated Approach soft-key to change this cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture display.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto High Beams “SmartBeam™” • Steering Directed Lights Touch the Auto High Beams soft-key to change this Touch the Steering Directed Lights soft-key to change this display. When this feature is selected, the high beam display.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Sound Horn With Remote Start Doors & Locks Touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key to • Auto Unlock On Exit change this display. When this feature is selected, the Touch the Auto Unlock On Exit soft-key to change this horn will sound when the remote start is activated.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to UNLOCK button. When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st unlock all the doors (or use the RKE transmitter). Press is selected, you must press the RKE transmitter •...
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the or unlock buttons. To make your selection, touch the vehicle. To make your selection, touch the Easy Exit Seats Passive Entry soft-key and select ON or OFF.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening module is located, and it can cause interference with the either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new, the setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back CAL until the compass is calibrated.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Surround Sound your selection, touch the Channel Skip soft-key, select the Touch the Surround Sound soft-key to change this dis- channels you would like to skip. Then touch the arrow play. This feature provides simulated surround sound back soft-key.
Page 329: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings Press the More soft-key, then press the Settings soft-key to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the Uconnect Touch™ system allows you to access program- mable features that may be equipped such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors &...
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Once the setting is complete press the Back Arrow setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale soft-key to return to the previous menu or press the X between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key to close out of the settings screen.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Units check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed to return to the previous menu.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Minutes Clock After pressing the Clock soft-key the following settings When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The will be available. Sync with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked. To make your selection touch the + or - soft-keys to adjust •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that driving experience. To change the FCW status, touch and setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key release the OFF, Near or Far button. Then touch the arrow to return to the previous menu.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is When this feature is selected, the outside sideview mir- selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deacti- rors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN vated.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will and operating information. To make your selection, touch disappear. The ParkView camera is located on the rear the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears of the vehicle above the rear License plate.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped • Daytime Running Lights When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- whenever the engine is running.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Flash Headlight With Lock selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make your selection, touch the Flash Head- When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash lights with Lock soft-key, until a check-mark appears when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key, until a grasped. With Passive Entry, if 1st Press Of Key Fob check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting Unlocks is programmed touching the handle more than has been selected.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 vehicle. To make your selection, touch the Memory check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting Linked To FOB soft-key, until a check-mark appears next has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch return to the previous menu.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Easy Exit Seat • Headlight Off Delay This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds vehicle.
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to module is located, and it can cause interference with the manually reset the compass.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Equalizer • Music Info Cleanup When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and This feature helps organize music files for optimized Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – music navigation.
Page 343: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 SIRIUS Setup Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To After pressing the SIRIUS Setup soft-key the following reactivate your service, either call the number listed on settings will be available. the screen or visit the provider online. •...
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL HARMAN KARDON Logic7 HIGH choose Logic 7 surround sound for any audio source. The PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND GreenEdge high-efficiency speaker designs ensure the system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dy- SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) —...
Page 345: Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Selecting “Audio Surround” through the DSS modes activates the Harman Kardon Logic7 multichannel surround-sound technology in your vehicle. The “Video Surround” mode is described under Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS). The Video Surround Mode will only be available for video media sources (DVDs, Video CDs, or other video media supported by the radio).
Page 346: Radio Operation
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 347: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 348: Climate Controls
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the Automatic Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect Touch™...
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™ system screen. Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys (ATC System Shown) Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-keys...
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If equipped with ATC, performing this function will cause the automatic operation to switch into manual mode and the AUTO indicator will turn off. 2. Recirculation Control Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when ON.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 position. Blower control should be left in the “ON” Soft-key — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 position to allow the climate control to either warm or Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting cool the vehicle and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL An indicator will illuminate when the rear window 6. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically Provides the passenger with independent temperature turns off after 10 minutes. control. Push the button for warmer temperature set- tings.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 9. AUTO Operation Button — If Equipped 12. Modes Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, this function will cause the ATC to switch between demist outlets and defrost outlets.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort NOTE: For Manual Climate Controls, while operating conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets in other airflow modes than Defrost, the system will not and warmer air from the floor outlets. automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice on the windshield.
Page 355: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Climate Control Functions expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo- A/C (Air Conditioning) cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator dirt or insects.
Page 356: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL allowed in Defrost mode to improve window clearing Once the desired temperature is displayed, the system operation. Recirculation will be disabled automatically if will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort this mode is selected. Attempting to use Recirculation level.
Page 357: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic Operating Tips mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for on low until the engine warms up. The blower will suggested control settings for various weather condi- increase in speed and transition into Auto mode.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will automati- Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air eliminate window fogging on the front windshield.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 361: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....364 Automatic Transmission ....369 Automatic Transmission .
Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges ......375 Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (If Equipped) — 5.7L Engine Only ..391 AutoStick —...
Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Synchronizing ESC ....403 Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ..417 Tire Safety Information .
Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information ....435 Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) — If Equipped ......440 Fuel Requirements .
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Vehicle Loading ..... . 447 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..453 Vehicle Certification Label .
Page 366: Starting Procedures
364 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 367: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Normal Starting CAUTION! (Continued) Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm is at idle speed.
Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position) STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine...
Page 369: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time WARNING! (Continued) to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get displays “OFF”). it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C) transmission cannot be started this way.
Page 370: After Starting
368 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits If the engine fails to start after you have followed the quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a “Normal Starting”...
Page 371: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK CAUTION! or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the ing precautions are not observed: brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly •...
Page 372: Key Ignition Park Interlock
370 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, position unless the brakes are applied.
Page 373: Standard Shifter
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Standard Shifter Gear Ranges The standard shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or TRAL, DRIVE, and LOW shift positions. Using the LOW NEUTRAL into another gear range. position manually downshifts the transmission to a Shifting From PARK To DRIVE lower gear based on vehicle speed.
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING • To shift back into REVERSE from NEUTRAL, firmly • To shift back into REVERSE from DRIVE, bring the press the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift vehicle to a complete stop, firmly press the brake lever, then push the shift lever forward to the first pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, then detent and release.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Transmission Limp Home Mode NOTE: In cases where the instrument cluster message Transmission function is monitored electronically for indicates the transmission may not re-engage after en- abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could gine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a desired result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home location (preferably, at your authorized dealer).
Page 376: Optional Shifter With Autostick
374 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer Five-Speed Automatic Transmission – 5.7L service is required. Engine The shift lever position display (located in the instrument Optional Shifter With AutoStick panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You The optional shift lever (with AutoStick shift paddles must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of mounted on the steering wheel) provides PARK, RE-...
Page 377: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, Gear Ranges NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual shifts can DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or be made using the “AutoStick ” shift control (refer to NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the engine OFF. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 5.
Page 383: Autostick - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Overdrive Operation This system can also provide you with more control The automatic transmission includes an electronically during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow- tions.
Page 384: Operation - 5.7L Engine
382 STARTING AND OPERATING to revert to automatic operation. The transmission will To disengage AutoStick mode, press and hold the (+) also upshift automatically once redline is reached. If shift paddle until “D” or “S” is once again displayed in the pedal is pressed to the floor, the transmission will the instrument cluster.
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 • The transmission will automatically downshift as the AutoStick is active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster. In AutoStick mode, vehicle slows down (to prevent engine lugging) and the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is will display the current gear.
Page 386: Sport Mode - If Equipped
384 STARTING AND OPERATING • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED AutoStick is engaged. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the shift lever to the pitch in many driving situations including cornering, right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped) acceleration and braking.
Page 387: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 AUTO mode will be a more soft touring ride, where as SPORT will be a firmer, sportier suspension for better handling. Refer to “AutoStick ” in “Starting And Oper- ating” for further information. ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED This vehicle is equipped with an active on-demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system which makes available optimum traction for a wide variety of road surface and...
Page 388: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
386 STARTING AND OPERATING AWD operation could be activated by outside tempera- CAUTION! ture, wheel slip, or other predetermined conditions (there may be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheel All wheels must have the same size and type tires. slip condition occurs).
Page 389: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear 4.
Page 390: Flowing/Rising Water
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through WARNING! shallow standing water, consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 392: Power Steering
390 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power message and a flashing icon are displayed on steering system that will give you good vehicle response the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
Page 393: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 NOTE: MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting these conditions there will be a substantial increase in off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds...
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is located below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless the parking brake. Always apply the parking Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 396: Anti-Lock Brake System
394 STARTING AND OPERATING When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you CAUTION! may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises are the system per- If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is parking brake released, a brake system malfunction working properly.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end WARNING! (Continued) of the stop. • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- These are all normal characteristics of ABS. ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- WARNING!
Page 398: Electronic Brake Control System
396 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake Sys- The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the System (BAS), and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 399: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics neuvers. This system detects an emergency braking situ- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the ation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 400: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
398 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 ESC Operating Modes “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will illu- The ESC system has two available operating modes: minate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction ESC On Indicator Light”...
Page 402: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
400 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle must be on a 6% (approximate) grade or mode is overcome, turn the ESC on again by momen- tarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done greater hill. while the vehicle is in motion. •...
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle when pulling a trailer. on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll WARNING! down the hill and could cause a collision with...
Page 404: Ready Alert Braking
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to ESC OFF Indicator Light reach full braking during emergency braking situations. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may Light”...
Page 405: Synchronizing Esc
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
Page 406: Tire Safety Information
404 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 409: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 410: Tire Terminology And Definitions
408 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 411: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING axles must not be exceeded. For further information on This placard tells you important information about GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the: “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 415: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 416: Tire Inflation Pressures
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.
Page 418: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
416 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 419: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 420: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
418 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 421: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle stopping when you are stuck.
Page 422: Tread Wear Indicators
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 423: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Page 424: Tire Chains
422 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 NOTE: Do not use tire chains on a compact spare tire. CAUTION! (Continued) • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large CAUTION! bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the •...
Page 426: Snow Tires
424 STARTING AND OPERATING Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer sug- was originally equipped with your vehicle and should gest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.
Page 427: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern different loads and perform different steering, driving, does not apply to some directional tires that must not be and braking functions.
Page 428: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
426 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- limit for any reason, including low temperature effects mended cold placard pressure.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 430: Base System
428 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure the tire.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if message will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven equipped) has a TPM sensor. The matching full size spare for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for can be used in place of any of the four road tires.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or Vehicles With Compact Spare wheel housings. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
Page 433: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and The TPMS consists of the following components: reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, • Receiver module, the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale •...
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those instrument cluster and a chime will sound when flashing or in a different color in the EVIC graphic) to the tire pressure is low in one or more of the four vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure inflation...
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Service TPMS Warning If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. no longer exists, the TPM Telltale Light will no longer The system fault will also sound a chime.
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM EVIC will display a low pressure message and a graphic message for a minimum of five seconds when a system showing the low tire pressure value flashing or in a fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is different color.
Page 437: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 addition, the graphic in the EVIC will still display a 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and flashing pressure value or a pressure value in a different reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, color.
Page 438: Fuel Requirements
436 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- 5.7L Engine – If Equipped ing licenses: This engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide satisfactory fuel economy and performance when us- United States .
Page 439: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, may be used in your vehicle.
Page 440: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
438 STARTING AND OPERATING • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol exposure to E-85 fuel.
Page 441: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
Page 442: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 443: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 444: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
442 STARTING AND OPERATING • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less engine.
Page 445: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 446: Adding Fuel
444 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket). Fuel Filler Door 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full. 6. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door. NOTE: A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can.
Page 448: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
446 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner WARNING! trim panel). • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. •...
Page 449: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver’s door. The label contains the following information: • Name of manufacturer • Month and year of manufacture • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) •...
Page 450: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Overloading The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory load must be limited so that you do not exceed the service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the GVWR.
Page 451: Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Loading TRAILER TOWING To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty In this section, you will find safety tips and information weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do down low and be sure you distribute their weight as with your vehicle.
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear further information. axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- maximum width of the front of a trailer. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the Trailer Sway Control tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 454: Trailer Hitch Classification
452 STARTING AND OPERATING correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. WARNING! Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum GTW towable for your given drivetrain. system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in a collision.
Page 455: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on Consider the following items when computing the your bumper or trailer hitch. weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put in or on your vehicle.
Page 457: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- train components the following guidelines are recom- Improper towing can lead to an injury collision. mended: Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: CAUTION! •...
Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your 2. GTW vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to 3. GAWR the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and (This requirement may limit the ability to always allow enough slack for turning corners.
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 − Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes sures before trailer usage. − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes, and they ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- should be of adequate capacity.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 462: Towing Tips
460 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, ing.” Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper and backing up the trailer in an area located away from maintenance intervals.
Page 463: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 − Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to RECREATIONAL TOWING prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehicle (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) speed may be required to avoid extended driving at Two-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive high RPM.
Page 465: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....464 Jump-Starting Procedure ....477 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 466: Hazard Warning Flashers
464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank near the top center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
Page 467: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 468: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 469 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 Spare Tire Fastener Jack Fastener 4. Remove the spare tire. 6. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
Page 470: Preparations For Jacking
468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! • A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off vehicle.
Page 471: Jacking And Changing A Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) when the vehicle is being jacked. • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a Jacking And Changing A Tire jack. •...
Page 472 470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. CAUTION! 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the locations other than those indicated in the Jacking center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
Page 473 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471 Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
Page 474 472 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7.
Page 475 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 473 NOTE: 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a handle counterclockwise. center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. 10.
Page 476: Road Tire Installation
474 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! • A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle vehicle.
Page 477: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 475 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a CAUTION! torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
Page 478 476 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The remote battery posts are viewed by standing WARNING! on the right side of the vehicle looking over the fender. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.
Page 479: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 477 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 480 478 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
Page 481: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 479 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it — if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your equipped before rocking the vehicle.
Page 482: Shift Lever Override - 5 Speed Transmission
480 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED WARNING! TRANSMISSION If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- moved out of the PARK position, you can use the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 483: Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission (3.6L Engine)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 481 5. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED override tab through the access port on the center con- TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine) sole. WARNING! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release.
Page 484 482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: 2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether strap up through the opening in the console base. NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- ally, firmly apply the parking brake.
Page 485 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 483 4. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged To Reset The Manual Park Release: position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position.
Page 486: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
484 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Wheels OFF the Towing Condition RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Ground IF Transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • 30 mph (48 km/h)max speed • 15 mi (24 km) max distance (5-speed trans) Front NOT ALLOWED...
Page 487 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 485 If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever Flatbed towing is recommended. DO NOT tow an AWD Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc- vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground. tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the If the transmission is operable, vehicles WITHOUT AWD PARK position for towing.
Page 488: Without The Ignition Key
486 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be Vehicles equipped with AWD can be towed with the towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than transmission in NEUTRAL and the rear wheels OFF the 15 miles (24 km) for 5-speed transmission, or 30 miles ground with no limitation on speed or distance.
Page 489: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 489 Engine Oil Filter ..... 498 Engine Compartment —...
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System ..... 508 Bulb Replacement ..... 534 Brake System .
Page 491: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 492: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 493: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emissions control system.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction this test over. Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not 3.
Page 495: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your REPLACEMENT PARTS authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- you may need to do nothing more than drive your sure the designed performance.
Page 496: Maintenance Procedures
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- You can be badly injured working on or around a form repairs and service when necessary could motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you result in more costly repairs, damage to other have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 497: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Engine Oil Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- operation of the Multi-Displacement System (MDS).
Page 500: Engine Oil Filter
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, maintenance intervals.
Page 501: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended.
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 503: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 504: A/C Air Filter
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the maintenance intervals.
Page 506: Body Lubrication
504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the...
Page 507: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or performance of blades may be present with chattering, exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
Page 508: Exhaust System
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 509 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 510: Cooling System
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 Coolant Checks If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where bottle.
Page 512 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up result in engine damage and may decrease corro- to five years or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) before sion protection.
Page 513 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are will require more frequent coolant changes.
Page 514 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 515 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against coolant bottle. Do not overfill. freezing.
Page 516: Brake System
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may if the brake system warning light indicates system fail- result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas ure.
Page 517 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or taining Your Vehicle” for further information. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 518: Automatic Transmission
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any trans- WARNING! (Continued) mission; only the approved lubricant may be used. • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- Special Additives nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered be damaged, causing partial or complete brake product and its performance may be impaired by supple-...
Page 519 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Fluid Level Check CAUTION! (Continued) Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not • The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does required. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted. not require adjustment under normal operating If you notice fluid loss or transmission malfunction, have conditions.
Page 520: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped Rear Axle The all wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not front differential. The exterior surface of these compo- required.
Page 521: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact. graphic locations and usage.
Page 522 520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR Special Care Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once scratch the paint.
Page 523 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, CAUTION! de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These •...
Page 524 522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the mended for leather upholstery. stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular •...
Page 525 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Cleaning Headlights quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. scratch the elements.
Page 526: Fuses
524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Maintenance FUSES Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical Integrated Power Module solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. compartment.
Page 527 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the integrated power module — — Fuse – Spare cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- 40 Amp — Radiator Fan #1 erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so Green may allow water to get into the integrated power 50 Amp...
Page 528 526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Horns 30 Amp — Headlamp Washers Yellow Pink — 10 Amp Air Conditioning — — Fuse – Spare Clutch — — Fuse –...
Page 529 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Powertrain #2 — 10 Amp AWD Module/Front Yellow Axle Disconnect — 10 Amp Anti-Lock Brake — — Fuse – Spare Module —...
Page 530: Rear Power Distribution Center
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Power Distribution Center Opening The Access Panel...
Page 531 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the power distribution center 60 Amp — Front PDC Feed #1 cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- Yellow erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so —...
Page 532 530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Driver Door — 10 Amp Fuel Door/Diagnostic Pink Port 30 Amp — Passenger Door — 15 Amp Radio Screen Pink Blue —...
Page 533 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Steering Column — 10 Amp Park Assist/Blind Module/Clock Spot/Camera — 10 Amp Battery Sensor — 15 Amp Cluster/Rearview Blue Mirror/Compass — —...
Page 534 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Heated Cupholders/ — — Fuse — Spare Rear Heated Seat — — Fuse — Spare Switches — 25 Amp Rear Windows —...
Page 535: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Interior Bulb Number battery. Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps ... . . W5W Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp .
Page 536: Bulb Replacement
534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen) ..H11 Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Low Beam Headlamp – High Intensity Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side Marker Discharge (HID) ......D3S Lamp —...
Page 537: Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp - Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Hid)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb CAUTION! yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 538: Backup Lamps
536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Backup Lamps 3. Remove cover. 1. Open trunk. 4. Twist the bulb one quarter turn to remove. 2. Remove fastener from cover. 5. Reinstall new bulb. 6. Install cover and fastener.
Page 539: License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 540: Fluid Capacities
538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile...
Page 541: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 542: Chassis
540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – Shell L12108 Transmission Fluid or equivalent. 3.6L Engine Automatic Transmission – MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed 5.7L Engine ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent.
Page 543 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....542 Required Maintenance Intervals ..544...
Page 544 542 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 545 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 543 NOTE: than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required”...
Page 546 544 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once A Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals CAUTION! as required.
Page 547 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 545 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 548: Service Schedule
546 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 549 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 547 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 550 548 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 551 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 549 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
Page 552 550 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 553 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 551 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 554 552 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 555 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 553 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 556 554 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 557 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 555 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 558 556 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 559 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 557 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Page 561: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......561 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 562 560 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ..... 567 Quality Grades ......567 Temperature Grades .
Page 563: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 561 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 564: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
562 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
Page 565: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 563 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 566: Warranty Information
564 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 567: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 565 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 568 566 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 569 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 567 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 570 568 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 571 INDEX...
Page 572 570 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 391 Airbag, Side ......57,62,65 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 573 INDEX 571 Automatic Dimming Mirror ....94 B-Pillar Location ......409 Automatic Door Locks .
Page 574 572 INDEX Brightness, Interior Lights ....207 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ... . . 82 Bulb Replacement .
Page 575 INDEX 573 Console, Floor ......279 Data Recorder, Event ..... . 69 Console, Overhead .
Page 576 574 INDEX Door Opener, Garage ..... 258 Electronic Vehicle Information Center Driving (EVIC) ......254,300 On Slippery Surfaces .
Page 577 INDEX 575 Coolant (Antifreeze) ....509,539 Engine Oil Viscosity ....496,497 Cooling .
Page 578 576 INDEX Flashers Engine Oil ......495 Hazard Warning ..... 464 Transfer Case .
Page 579 INDEX 577 Methanol ......437 Tachometer ......290 Octane Rating .
Page 580 578 INDEX Delay ......201 Ignition High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ..205 Key .
Page 581 INDEX 579 Jacking Instructions ..... . 469 Latch Plate ......44 Jump Starting .
Page 582 580 INDEX Fog ......203,290 Passing ......205 Hazard Warning Flasher .
Page 583 INDEX 581 Locks ....... . . 28 Manual, Service ......565 Auto Unlock .
Page 584 582 INDEX Monitor, Tire Pressure System ....426 Change Interval ....308,496 Mopar Parts .
Page 585 INDEX 583 Overheating, Engine ....299,464 Sunroof ......267 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .
Page 586 584 INDEX Rear Seat, Folding ..... . . 191 Replacement Parts ..... . . 493 Rear Window Defroster .
Page 587 INDEX 585 Seat Belts ......41,43,83 Seatback Release ..... 191 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .
Page 588 586 INDEX Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ....386 Starting and Operating ....364 SmartBeams .
Page 589 INDEX 587 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..54 Tires ......85,413,567 Sway Control, Trailer .
Page 590 588 INDEX Safety ......404,413 Hitches ......452 Sizes .
Page 591 INDEX 589 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..20 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ....7 Transporting Pets ......81 Vehicle Storage .
Page 592 590 INDEX Window Fogging ......356 Windshield Wiper Blades ....504 Windows .
Page 593 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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